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Herrick
A town of 74 people in South Dakota
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About Herrick
Town in South Dakota, United States74Population
0.5 sq miArea
2,162 ftElevation
Herrick is a town in Gregory County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 74 at the 2020 census.
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Town numbers
ZIP code57538
Area code605
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Health in Herrick
Compared with South Dakota
2better than SD·10worse
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Community Memorial HospitalBurke · 7.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Access Health - ChamberlainChamberlain · 47.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Herrick · CMS · HRSAHealth in Herrick →
Natural hazards in Herrick
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Herrick →
Climate in Herrick
Full climate →Herrick has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 37 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
34° / 14°Winter
58° / 35°Spring
83° / 59°Summer
61° / 38°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Herrick →
Libraries near Herrick
See all →Nearest: Burke Public LibraryBurke · 7.1 miles · 20 hrs a week
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